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VN13 DMU

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,739 mi
Last recorded74,739 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 DMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 74,739 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 69,826 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 69,817 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 63,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 5 May 2023 58,671 miles

Offside Front Inner CV boot leaking on the inner clip

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 58,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner CV boot leaking on the inner clip

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 51,949 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 51,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to limit Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 45,143 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 45,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 May 2020 43,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 38,276 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 38,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 32,119 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 24,762 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 19,538 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 23 May 2016 19,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front wipers smearing

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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VN13 DMU is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN13 DMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN13 DMU registered?

VN13 DMU is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is VN13 DMU safe to buy?

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